Dead Pigs
海上浮城
Synopsis
A pig farmer, a busboy, a salon owner, an expat architect and a jaded rich girl cross paths as thousands of dead pigs float down the Yangtze River toward Shanghai.
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2018台北電影節｜怪奇物語｜海上浮城 Dead Pigs
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-05-28
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Release History & Theatrical Window
London Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 12, 2021
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cathy Yan
- Screenplay & Story
- Cathy Yan
- Original Score
- Andrew Orkin
- Original Title
- 海上浮城
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, English
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Production Studios
- Seesaw Entertainment, Beijing Culture 北京京西文化
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cathy Yan
Cathy Yan
Andrew Orkin
Michael E. Wood, Federico Cesca
Alex Kopit
Jia Zhangke, Clarissa Zhang, Jane Zheng
Department Leadership Roster
Kyle Shapiro
Stunt Coordinator
Joe Yao
Production Design
Jia Zhangke
Producer
Clarissa Zhang
Producer
Cathy Yan
Director
Andrew Orkin
Original Music Composer
Federico Cesca
Director of Photography
Jane Zheng
Producer
Cathy Yan
Writer
Athena Wang
Costume Design
Alex Kopit
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dead Pigs
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What is Dead Pigs about?
A pig farmer, a busboy, a salon owner, an expat architect and a jaded rich girl cross paths as thousands of dead pigs float down the Yangtze River toward Shanghai.
Who directed Dead Pigs?
Dead Pigs was directed by Cathy Yan.
Who stars in Dead Pigs?
The principal cast of Dead Pigs includes Vivian Wu, Yang Haoyu, Li Meng, Mason Lee, David Rysdahl.
When was Dead Pigs released and how long is it?
Dead Pigs was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for Dead Pigs?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dead Pigs was composed by Andrew Orkin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dead Pigs?
Dead Pigs holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.).